Ross vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Ross Rank #1,362

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and West mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and West boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.